The agency also has asked for security support from the National Guard and received authorization to deputize law enforcement officers from other agencies, if needed.
Update – Far-right groups tell supporters planned Washington rally is a government ‘trap’
Extremist groups and prominent rightwing figures are warning supporters not to attend a far-right rally in support of the people arrested for participating in the 6 January Capitol attack, calling the event a “false flag” and a “trap”.
Capitol police are bracing for potential violence at the “Justice for J6” protest rally, which is taking place in Washington DC on Saturday, and security fencing has gone up once more around the Capitol building.
